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The key question remains: Will people embrace this new kind of companionship? Avi believes that as familiarity grows, so will acceptance and appreciation. He sees Friend as the beginning of a broader shift in how humans relate to digital entities—one where AI companions become integrated, supportive fixtures in everyday life.
As artificial intelligence continues to progress, projects like Friend signal a future where digital companions might become as common—and perhaps as meaningful—as traditional friends. Whether as playful toys or genuine emotional partners, these innovations challenge us to rethink what connection means in the digital age.